Washington's Cabinet and the Federal Judiciary Act Quiz

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Who was the first Secretary of State in Washington's Cabinet?

Thomas Jefferson (correct)

Henry Knox

Edmund Randolph

Alexander Hamilton

What was the primary purpose of Hamilton's economic plan?

To reduce government spending

To increase government regulation

To encourage agriculture and farming

To establish a central bank (correct)

What did Madison and Jefferson have a strict view of?

The power of the Supreme Court

The interpretation of the Constitution (correct)

The need for international alliances

The role of the military in foreign affairs

What led to the Whiskey Rebellion?

Tax on whiskey Signup and view all the answers

How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?

He led troops to end the rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern in securing the Northwest during Washington's presidency?

Competition for land from European countries Signup and view all the answers

Which group feared the rule of one or a powerful few?

Democratic Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?

Foreign alliances leading to war Signup and view all the answers

Which group favored a strong national government and a loose interpretation of the constitution?

Federalists Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the withdrawal of U.S. support for the French Revolution?

Declaration of war between France and Britain Signup and view all the answers

Who warned against the dangers of factionalism and political parties?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

Which political party favored a national bank and a shipping/manufacturing economy?

Federalists Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Washington's warning against foreign ties in his Farewell Address?

To avoid alliances that could lead to war Signup and view all the answers

Which group feared the rule of one or a powerful few and had a strict interpretation of the constitution?

Democratic Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What was the U.S.'s initial stance towards the French Revolution?

Supportive Signup and view all the answers

Which individual advised neutrality in response to British trade during Washington's presidency?

Alexander Hamilton Signup and view all the answers

What did the Federalists fear and what was their favored type of constitution interpretation?

Mob rule, strict constitution interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?

To establish lower courts and grant power to Congress Signup and view all the answers

Why were farmers in opposition to Hamilton's plan to tax whiskey?

They used whiskey as a form of currency and found it crucial for easy transport Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary area of disagreement between Madison, Jefferson, and Hamilton in Washington's Cabinet?

The interpretation of the constitution and government power Signup and view all the answers

What action did Washington take to quell the Whiskey Rebellion?

He ordered the arrest of numerous farmers involved in the rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What did Hamilton believe was justified by the 'necessary and proper' clause in the constitution?

The creation of a national bank Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion in relation to executive enforcement power?

It highlighted Washington's authority to use military force against domestic uprisings Signup and view all the answers